Photographer's Note

A month a go, Isa was selling his worry beads in Baalbek, he was so friendly, helpfull and sharing. Today the bombs and death boddies around him. I don't think he is smiling anymore. Probably all the shares is worried of future of his country. What hi did to deserve? The treat of life feeling pain coming from the death of his loved ones.
One month later I left him with his shining eyes..
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No he does not deserve it. Neither does his country deserve to be overtaken by the minority Hizbollah who stirred up a hornet nest last week. It's a shame what is happening to Lebanon, they should have taken care of the southern part of their country sooner instead of Israel who is doing that now.

Beautiful portrait, Cengiz! Very natural, joyful expression by the gentleman on the picture, his eyes are the sweet side of life. Unfortunately the sweet moments for him, belong to the past. I think that each and everyone of us should do something to stop this tragedy.
Best Regards,
Hercules

Miningful smile, there is a story in it.
background said the past and the face said the future, I wish to nowadays problem vanish for ever in Lebonan and other places, smile is beutiful whatever on earth and on everyface.
thank you Cengiz for shairing it

none of us need to know what is really happining there or decide on who is write or wrong...we do not need to have sides to understand their suffer...some one who is not any different than you or me is under life treath, has to deal with bombs every day and tries to stay alive..that is all matters...rest of us can not just watch it from a distance regardless of the reason or the way to resolve the problem permanently..cease of fire shall be the aim for all of us...hope it comes very soon..

Dear Cengiz,
Merhaba,
This is a portrait of innocence speaking a thousand words .Unfortunately only innocent people become victims of the stupid wars ,while politicians dream safe and sound in their safe heavens .I really wish brighter days for your friend and humanity.
Regards and admiration Mammad.

Hi Cengiz,
This is what makes TE such a special place. Your image is a superb documentation of what changes a war can bring to our lives. I was reading with interest the discussion initiated by Roy. It is not for us to judge who is right or wrong, these are games played by people who need a war to stamp their authority. And countless people like him are innocent victims. I hope this unrest in the Middle East comes to an end soon.With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

Great work, my friend!The portrait of this man is absolutely splendid! I like the way you have captured the expression of his face.
Looks like this man has a hard life but his eyes are good.
Regards,
Vesela

Hi,
Merhaba Cengiz Afandem!
I was crying all night for the children of Gana who were killed by the Zionist Regime's Bombs. I have read in the news that some of the children were handicapped taking refuge in that building.
May God show the oppressors a taste of their own medicine.
Merci for sharing
Maryam

I can't find words to say, it's so tragic.
I hope Isa is happy with his family in their hometown. Same wishes for all Lebanese.
I censure all people who are murdering innocent people!
I hope one day world will be full of peace!